Manager – Future Freedom

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior systems architect to drive architecture across software, cloud deployments, and GenAI initiatives in regulated environments. You will guide data pipelines, microservices, and API strategies while mentoring engineering teams and aligning with ABS objectives.

Bring 10+ years of experience in engineering, strong leadership, and a Canadian license when applicable. Excellent collaboration with executives and cross-functional groups is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent in Engineering or Science (required).
• Master’s or PhD (preferred).
• In Canada, this role requires a Canadian engineering license.
• Practical experience and knowledge in System Architecture, Azure configuration, build and deployment and Gen AI development.
• Practical experience and knowledge in classification, marine & offshore industry technologies and client relationships.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office applications and web-based services.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to organize, manage and motivate personnel.
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging industry and regulatory needs and recommend development of product/service development projects.
• Lead architecture initiatives and align technology roadmaps with strategic objectives.
• Oversee GenAI development, data pipelines, APIs, microservices, and integration patterns in regulated cloud environments.
• Develop business cases and coordinate project proposals, strategy, and marketing tools.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams and supervise direct reports as needed.
• Communicate capabilities to internal and external stake-holders and drive client-facing efforts.
• Coordinate with senior management to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

System Architecture

Software Architecture

CI/CD pipelines

Secure Software Development

GenAI development

Data Engineering Pipelines

API Management

Microservices

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

Azure

Microsoft Office

Web-based services

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging industry and regulatory needs and recommend development of product/service development projects.
• Practical experience and knowledge in System Architecture, Software Architecture, automated deployments using CI/CD pipelines, and Secure Software Development practices.
• Hands‑on knowledge of GenAI development, data engineering pipelines, API management, microservices, and integration patterns used in regulated cloud enterprise environments.
• Skill in prioritizing initiatives, managing budgets, driving organizational change, and aligning technology roadmaps with ABS strategic objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to organize, motivate, mentor, and develop engineering teams while assuming high individual responsibility.
• Develop business cases for new projects based on collaboration / feedback and as directed for new projects.
• Work with ABS senior management and peers and, where appropriate, supervise direct reports to achieve alignment of projects with corporate, business unit, technology and product strategy; development of business cases, project proposals, product strategy and marketing tools; awareness and communication of competitor and business intelligence; detailed planning of the technical scope and schedule of projects for development; execution of technical development, approval of deliverables and implementation of projects; participation in committee meetings for review and approval of projects; monitoring projects for timely delivery within budget and improvement of project development efficiency; development and coordination of corporate responses on key client issues within domain expertise.
• Communicate the best use of new technologies, services and products to internal and external stakeholders.
• Enhance client‑facing efforts through the communication of capabilities to ABS business development and engineering/survey staff, clients and external organizations.
• Evaluate any direct reports’ performance on project development and provide feedback to the Director/VP.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent in Engineering or Science (required).
• Master’s or PhD (preferred).
• In Canada, this role requires a Canadian engineering license.
• Practical experience and knowledge in System Architecture, Azure configuration, build and deployment and Gen AI development.
• Practical experience and knowledge in classification, marine & offshore industry technologies and client relationships.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office applications and web‑based services.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to organize, manage and motivate personnel.
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.

Hard Skills

• Software Architecture
• Automated Deployments
• Data Engineering Pipelines
• API Management
• Microservices
• Integration Patterns
• Project Management
• Budget Management
• Technical Planning
• Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Motivational Skills
• Mentoring Skills
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Canadian Engineering License
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science
• Master’s or PhD Preferred